Category Archives: Forages

Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent—Ag/NR Smith County Smith County Hay Show Entries Sought Time is quickly approaching for Smith County forage producers to enter samples into the 2012 hay show that is held in conjunction with the East Texas State Fair. Producers and youth benefit from this event which has been the focus of the fair’s Howdy Neighbor Barbecue for the past 28 years. This year’s Hay Show results, auction and Howdy Neighbor Barbecue will be held Monday, September 24… Read More →

Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Smith County Johnsongrass or Vaseygrass Do you have Johnsongrass in your pasture or hayfield? Do you know the difference between Johnsongrass and other tall perennial grass species in your fields like Vasey grass? Johnsongrass is originally native to the Mediterranean region and was introduced into the United States in the early 1800’s as a forage species. Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense) is a tall, perennial grass species that grows in dense clumps or nearly solid stands. This… Read More →

2012 TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL SMITH COUNTY HAY SHOW RULES 1. Hay can be entered August 23th or August 24th at one of the following locations: Tyler…………………………………Al H. Horaney’s, Inc. Winfield Solutions Rose Country Equipment Stampede Feed & Ag. Supply Ag-Power, Inc. Lindale………………………………Fleming Farm Supply Noonday…………………………….Feed Store Whitehouse………………………..Whitehouse Farm & Ranch Troup………………………………..Steele’s Feed & Seed Bullard………………………………Circle C Farm & Ranch Official entry cards must be attached to each entry and will be available at each location listed above, as well as, the Natural Resources Conservation Service office, 4209 Republic… Read More →

Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Smith County Producing Quality Hay Many producers this year have harvested their first cutting of hay. Hopefully with adequate rainfall, additional cuttings of hay are made this year. Is your goal is to produce or purchase high quality hay for your livestock? When producing hay, what determines quality hay? When evaluating hay for beef cattle many components should be considered. Crude protein (CP), TDN is total digestible nutrients, mineral concentration, palatability, and factors related to storage losses… Read More →

Ag Biz News Column By: Chad Gulley County Extension Agent–Ag/NR Smith County The Burning Hay Bale It is funny how a year can change things. Last year, we were trying to get all the hay we could during a drought when forages and yields just were not there. One problem this year is getting hay to cure properly. With thick ryegrass/clover hay cuttings this spring, wet or green hay can easily result. Many people cut and bale hay for themselves or for others in preparation of our… Read More →

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